Taylor Run
Neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria County 22301, 22302, 22314
Neighborhood Reviews
Colonials and townhouses on tree-lined streets
While there are some streets with shops, residential roads fill most of the neighborhood. “A lot of the duplexes were built around the 1950s between East and West Taylor Run Parkway, and there are some detached homes around there, too,” Frieden says. Duplexes usually cost around $500,000 to $700,000. Some brick condos from the 1970s are priced between $330,000 and $430,000, while colonial-inspired townhouses built in the 1980s cost between $700,000 and $900,000. The rest of Taylor Run’s residential streets are filled with single-family colonials — while most are Colonial Revivals, some are Colonials from the 1770s. Prices for these single-family homes start around $1.2 million and rise to $1.7 million.
Pools, tennis courts and a community garden at Chinquapin Park
The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center is the neighborhood’s hub for recreation, where kids learn to swim at the aquatics center, locals exercise in the gym and play pickup games on the outdoor basketball courts. Residents can also meet for after-work tennis matches or relax at the picnic pavilion as their kids run around the playground. Short nature trails make for peaceful wooded hikes, and the neighborhood comes together to cultivate an organic community garden. Locals can rent an individual garden plot at the Chinquapin Organic Gardens to grow their own fruit, flowers and veggies; they may even earn an award for “best flower garden,” “best garden design,” or “best vegetable garden” at the end of the season. Angel Park is another public green space with a playground, basketball courts and a baseball diamond for little league games.
Career learning pathways at Alexandria City High
Kids may begin at Douglas MacArthur Elementary, which has a B-minus rating from Niche, and progress to George Washington Middle, which has a B rating. Alexandria City High School, which is famous for its football team that inspired the “Remember the Titans” Disney movie, earns a B rating. The high school offers career learning pathways through the Governor's Health Sciences Academy; students can study nursing, surgical sciences, sports medicine, emergency medical services and more.A costume contest and treats at the neighborhood fall party
The Taylor Run Citizens Association, which voted to make membership free in 2024 to encourage further community engagement, organizes seasonal events. Residents can dive into spring cleaning and decluttering just in time for the neighborhood-wide yard sale, which is held in April. In August, neighbors can meet the first responders who serve their community while enjoying food and games during National Night Out, and Taylor Run ushers in a new season with the annual fall party. The party is complete with a costume contest, a raffle and free food and activities.
DASH buses head to Metro stations
“Alexandria has its own bus service called DASH that’s free for anyone to use,” Frieden says. “It takes you to Old Town and the Metro, so you could live in that area and get away with not having a car or only using a car on weekends.” He adds that commuters can usually get to the King Street Metro station in under 20 minutes — from there, residents can board the Yellow or Blue Line to head north toward Arlington or Washington, D.C. The southeast corner of the neighborhood also hosts the Alexandria Union Station, which has Amtrak train routes to New York, Chicago, Norfolk and Miami. Those who opt to drive can merge onto the Capital Beltway or drive on state routes to link with Interstate 395 to drive 9 miles to downtown Washington, D.C.
Residents head to Old Town for popular restaurants and boutiques
Alexandria Commons Shopping Mall has some stores and chain restaurants in the neighborhood, including Glory Days Grill, a sports bar serving beer and American fare in a casual setting. There’s also a Halal Guys, where locals stop in for platters with pita bread, beef gyro and rice. Giant makes for quick and convenient grocery trips. For more iconic local restaurants, residents can head to Old Town Alexandria to browse the local eateries that line King Street. “You really think of the waterfront restaurants in Old Town. BARCA Pier and Wine Bar has an outdoor patio with heaters, and you can get wine and small plates,” Frieden says. Another popular spot for elevated seafood and steak is Ada's on the River, where residents can take in views of the Potomac. Locals stay in Old Town if they want to flip through the racks at trendy boutiques like 3 Sisters and The Lucky Knot, but there are also big box stores like Target about 3 miles south of Taylor Run.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wendy Wright
Wendy Wright
KW Metro Center
(202) 902-6564
72 Total Sales
2 in Taylor Run
$350K - $380K Price Range
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Russ Brown
Russ Brown
Realty One Group Performance, LLC
(240) 839-6555
91 Total Sales
1 in Taylor Run
$982,000 Price
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Michael Rankin
Michael Rankin
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(844) 734-0709
204 Total Sales
1 in Taylor Run
$1,750,000 Price
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Joshua Chapman
Joshua Chapman
Compass
(855) 790-8205
129 Total Sales
1 in Taylor Run
$319,900 Price
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Troy Sponaugle, Troy Property Group
Troy Sponaugle, Troy Property Group
Samson Properties
(202) 902-6353
218 Total Sales
1 in Taylor Run
$612,500 Price
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Eric Stewart
Eric Stewart
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 702-1551
482 Total Sales
1 in Taylor Run
$1,800,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Carlyle Dog Park and Tennis Courts
- Dog Park
- Tennis
- Trails
King Street Gardens Park
Angel Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
President Gerald R. Ford Park
- Trails
Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skateboard Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Skateboard
- Multi-Purpose Field
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
14 min drive
Train
Alexandria
Bus
Duke St & Moncure Dr
Bus
Duke St & W Taylor Run Pkwy
Bus
Duke St & Yale Dr
Bus
Janneys Ln & Cloverway Dr
Bus
Duke St & Cambridge Rd
Bus
Janneys Ln & E Taylor Run Pkwy
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/22/2015
Niche Review
It is rather expensive to live in this area
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Taylor Run | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Taylor Run Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Taylor Run, Alexandria sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Taylor Run, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $777,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$795,000
Median Sale Price
$777,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,275,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$849,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$379,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
76
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$421
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,627
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,847
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,952
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,022
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,010
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,103
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,109
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
68.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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